Educational Programs
We carry on the tradition of the work of Ray Blue, L.C.S.W, musician, educator and experienced Clinical and Educational Social Worker. Ray has developed educational programs that are available for classrooms in elementary, high school and university settings, community institutions and festivals. A diverse team of music professionals perform and facilitate programs, which have been presented in the United States and internationally.
Our programs include:
Artist-in-Residence Programs
Band and Ensemble Development
Jazz Master Classes
The Art of Listening
Empowerment/Anti-Bullying/Diversity
Effective Communication
For more information about our educational programs, please contact Riitta Blue at cccjazzinfo@gmail.com or
call (646) 724-3377.
Ray Blue and the Almaty Youth Jazz Band in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2019.
Philip G. Miller Scholarship
Program
We raise funds through donations and events for our student scholarship program to help young music students pursue opportunities to advance their studies in music. Each year the scholarships are presented to students who are chosen by the board of directors to receive an award.
Philip G. Miller Scholarship recipients include:
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Patrick O'Grady, 2015
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Sean McQuaid, 2015-2017
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Benjamin Haight, 2016-2023
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Christopher Polloni, 2018-2024
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Richard Contreras, 2018-2023
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Lyle Rivera, 2020-2023
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Dylan Ellrodt, 2020-2025
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Grace Gonoud, 2021-2025
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Ryan Finnigan, 2021-2025
Philip G. Miller Scholarship Recipients 2024:
From left to right: Christopher Polloni (University of North Texas), Ryan Finnigan (Eastman School of Music), Ray Blue, Dylan Ellrodt (Berkeley College of Music), and Grace Gonoud (Ithaca College).
Congratulations, we are so proud of you!